‘An Ongoing Natural Disaster’
As of Friday, at least 30 people had been rescued, while floodwaters hampered rescue efforts for others. The forecast in Eastern Kentucky calls for more rain Friday, with a flood watch in effect until the afternoon. Rainfall will return Sunday after a brief break on Saturday. The additional precipitation could make ongoing aid even more difficult.
“We’re gonna have more rain tonight in some areas,” Beshear said on Thursday. “This isn’t just a disaster, this is an ongoing natural disaster.”
